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BG54 LKV

2004 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

125,813 mi
Last recorded125,813 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar Xj77,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 LKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,311 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,373 miles

rear parking brake pads look very low

Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine coolant leaking

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,766 miles

parking brake pads worn

Pass 12 May 2009 63,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,746 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BG54 LKV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 77,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG54 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 LKV registered?

BG54 LKV is a 2004 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is BG54 LKV safe to buy?

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